7. The Cove at Atlantis
The Cove at Atlantis offers some of the more upscale accommodations within the Atlantis Bahamas resort complex. Suites at this Marriott outpost include queen- or king-sized beds, private balconies and spacious marble bathrooms. If you’re looking to up the luxury factor, book a Sapphire Suite to enjoy personal butler service. Guests at The Cove also enjoy access to all of Atlantis’ amenities, including the Mandara Spa and a casino with more than 700 slot machines. For seclusion from the rest of your Atlantis vacationers, steal away to the traveler-approved Cove Pool, which boasts an adults-only, 9,000-square-foot pool and 20 private cabanas. After you’ve soaked up some rays, take your pick between more than 20 on-site restaurants and numerous bars and lounges. Overall, past visitors praised the on-site facilities (covered by the resort fee), but weren’t as complimentary of the staff, citing the subpar service as not worth the high prices paid. To offset the cost of your stay, use accrued Marriott Bonvoy points to pay for your room.
8. Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino
A beachfront resort on the southwestern coast of Curacao, Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino is an all-inclusive property that specializes in family-friendly activities. The resort is a haven for water lovers and beach bums thanks to its impressive stretch of sand, which features a wave breaker for year-round swimming and is the largest resort beach on the island. For the more adventurous, there’s Ocean Encounters, a PADI diving and snorkeling center that offers scuba diving and snorkeling lessons, excursions and dolphin experiences. Plus, the property features four pools, an adults-only whirlpool, two tennis courts, a kids club, a rock climbing wall and a casino. Inside the guest rooms and suites, visitors will find tropical green and blue hues, garden or ocean views, minibars, flat-screen TVs and private balconies or terraces.